monday

It is 3:50 in the afternoon and I am drinking my fourth coffee for the day in anticipation of a wildly productive evening with the sewing machine. My amazing mother has made space for me in her painting studio. A very generous space. I am so grateful that she is here to help me out. I achieved very little work over the weekend. I am feeling optimistic however as I found a daycare close-by with spaces available where I will enrol little Z tomorrow. I am really looking forward to having some structure back in our week.

Although I didn't get much work done I did have a really enjoyable weekend. Brisk walks on stormy beaches, vintage markets, home-made dinners, late afternoon naps, tip visits and a few cheeky drinks with a favourite person....

A fabulous weekend really, made all the better by the news of a new arrival who I can't wait to visit and squeeze!

The shop has re-opened and I am already practically sold out! In case you are chasing a custom spot I have two annie dresses available right now, and 3/4 tunic dresses will be made available on Saturday morning.

Hope your week is off to a flying start!

Bec x

Hello friends, new and old! In case you didn't know, miss Sophie of Her library Adventures is hosting a naughty shorts give-away on her blog. Head over there to enter! She has sent a whole lot of lovely new readers my way,  so if you are new here I would like to welcome you to my little corner of blog-land. I am so happy to have you!

I have driven nearly 1500km's in the last two days!! I am pretty happy with myself. A solo adventurer. Although I did have a raucous toddler in the back seat. At one stage she stuck her fingers in her ears and yelled at me to stop singing! Oh no, I thought. It has begun already.

I am exhausted, but I am also completely inspired. I have a notebook that is spilling with ideas from the last week. Great ideas that I can't wait to see in action.

Tomorrow I will be opening the shop with a limited number of custom spots available. Please remember that it will be a first in best dressed scenario... If you have any questions please feel free to shoot me an email.

I am off for an afternoon nap with the small person. I am hoping to stay up late and sew all night...

bec x

the end of one chapter...

Yesterday I found myself with the an itch to sew and I just had to scratch it. I unpacked my machine from the car and my basic supplies and got to work on this little number. I am so happy with how it turned out and the whole process was just what I needed to settle my pre-move nerves.

So now, once again, my belongings are riding the back of a moving van - this time Southbound for Perth. My car is packed to the roof, a tank full of fuel and snacks at the ready. It is a 10 hour drive to Geraldton. We are leaving first thing tomorrow morning. 

Farewell Pannawonica! I have had some pretty amazing experiences out here. Some good and some bad. I have seen mother nature in all her fury. I have met some truly gorgeous people. 

But the truth is, I don't think I am going to miss this place.

The end of one chapter. The start of another.

Bec x

We are enjoying a very lazy Saturday around here. The house has been silent, no tv, no radio... 

We started the day with a lap around town with little Z on her trike. 

Once she was tuckered out I wrapped her up in the folds of my cardigan and a snuggly blanket and we settled into the couch for a cuddly sleep. It brought back all the gorgeous memories of when she was teeny tiny and just slept on my chest all day long.  So lovely. 

Now its time for cupcakes, tea, the latest real living magazine and maybe a nap... 

Taking it easy. Oh yeah.

Bec x

pictures from today...

I am finally making progress with the packing. Its such a funny process. I have been rediscovering lost treasures and trying to decide what we will keep and what I can bear to part with... The car is already packed to the roof and most boxes are taped shut... The removalists will now be here on Tuesday, which means we will hit the road first thing on Wednesday morning and make the ten hour drive to Geraldton. We will spend the night in a hotel and then make our way to Perth and the comfort of my mumma's house on Thursday...

Bec x

wrapping, packing, thinking, stressed....

I have spent the day sending out orders and trying to finish what I can before the move. 

The removalist will be here on Monday and all of a sudden I am freaking out. 

I think that I have tried to do too much all at once and right now, I know I need a nap. 

I will tackle more once my brain has returned... 

All will be well...

today....

I have been working so hard today, and I am ready to put the finishing touches on the first 8 of these pretty little 3/4 sleeve dresses... except I realise they are more 1/2 length sleeves now... hmmm. But that's fine. The good thing is I am gaining confidence in my new skills and  I am finding myself lost in the moment, just stitching away happily.

Tonight I am selling the Kantha quilts on my facebook page. I have pre-market jitters. Wish me luck!!

Bec x